Posts by Corinne Qureshi
How to Set Goals that Stick: Download Our Free Guide
January marks the start of a new year; a natural transition and point of reflection for many. On behalf of many therapists, the idea of New Years’ resolutions are kind of ‘bleh’. Is this because we know that much of real, lasting change is non-linear? Or that pressure around new years’ resolutions creates short-lived feelings…
Read MoreChildhood Trauma Holiday Triggers: Survive with Self-Compassion
Childhood trauma is not something people ‘get over’ or ‘fix’. These wounds shape the fabric of a person’s DNA and influence interpretations of the world around them. When people choose the path of self-discovery, processing their experiences through a lens of compassion, and working to break unwanted cycles, they are not getting rid of these…
Read More7 Question Guide to Decide on In-Person or Online Therapy
Online therapy experienced a sudden boom that was prompted by the spread of COVID-19 in 2020. Mental health became a nearly unavoidable topic of conversation as people were faced with unprecedented uncertainty on a global scale and experienced new levels of social isolation. Online therapy provided access to a confidential and therapeutic space to share…
Read MoreCoping with Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever felt like a fraud or that you just don’t belong? Have you ever felt as if you’re holding your breath waiting to be found out or called out for your incompetence? If so, you’re certainly not alone. Keep reading to find out what you can do about the all-too-common phenomenon called imposter…
Read MoreCoping with Grief and Loss
Are you struggling with grief or loss in your life? Here’s a brief guide to help you find ways to deal with painful emotions that come with loss. What is grief anyways? Grief is a natural response to loss. It is the emotional pain we experience when we lose something or someone that we love.…
Read MoreCoping with Change
Are you struggling to make a change in life or having difficulty adjusting to an unwanted or unexpected change? If so, this brief guide can provide you with some considerations and tools for navigating change. Step 1 – Normalize difficulties with change Is it normal to have such a hard time with change? Yes. As…
Read MoreCoping with Trauma
What is trauma anyways? Trauma is a lasting emotional response that can be experienced from witnessing a deeply distressing or disturbing event or series of events. Your sense of safety can be impacted when you survive a traumatic event. You may find yourself being frustrated or irritable towards yourself or others because you can’t simply…
Read MoreCoping with Depression
What is depression? Depression is more than simply feeling unhappy or down. It is a medical illness that impacts the way you think, act, and feel over a prolonged period of time. The time period can vary,can be done through however, typically people who experience depression over a two-week period or more meet the criteria…
Read MoreCoping with Anxiety
What is anxiety anyway? Anxiety is your body’s reaction to stress. It is your body’s natural way of warning you about real or perceived danger. The autonomic nervous system (ANS) in humans developed an involuntary, automatic fight-or-flight response to help us deal with threats to safety. Once ‘the alarm centre in the brain’, the amygdala,…
Read More10 Types of Grief: The Transformative Power of Grief Counselling
Grief counselling, or bereavement counselling, is commonly associated with the death of a loved one. However, people experience grief for other kinds of loss, such as the loss of a job, marriage, or quality of life. A safe, warm, and comforting therapeutic space is paramount in grief counselling to support the bereaved through their uniquely…
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